When framing your artwork, you have two options: choose a custom-crafted frame or buy one pre-made. Many people wonder whether custom-ordering frames are justifiable, as pre-made frames tend to be cheaper. Let's take a look at why custom frames are a much better choice for framing valued artwork than pre-made, store bought frames.
Disadvantages of Pre-Made Frames
Store-bought frames are mass-produced in standard sizes, allowing the manufacturer to create identical frames cheaply. However, this affects the consumer as decorating options are limited to existing frames. In addition, unusually-sized paintings cannot be easily fitted, entailing all-day excursions to various stores in order to find a single frame. Options are limited by store inventory, so you will likely have to settle for a frame that doesn’t quite suit you or your style.
Benefits of Custom Frames
When you purchase a custom frame, the employees of the frame store will begin by asking you exactly what you want. Providing customers endless choices is the number-one priority, so your options are only limited by your imagination. Choose everything from the frame material and design, the matting, and even the glass. Combine colors, glazes, and finishes to create a completely unique look, and even add protective coatings to the glass to keep your art in gallery condition for years to come!
Because your frame is made just for you, it will precisely fit your artwork in both color and size. Custom frames ensure that your frame adds to the look and quality of the painting, rather than distracting the eye.
Forget the hassle of pre-made frames—trust a custom framing store and you can be assured that you will get the right frame for your art, your style, and your home. Whether you are looking to frame an original picture or a priceless photo, stop in today for a free estimate.
We have a large selection of original art, limited edition prints, black & white photography and fine crafts by John Karl Claes, Donna Wayman, Bev Doolittle, June Carey, Roman Loranc, Bob Kolbrener and Larry Lew just to name a few. Stop and see this great selection!
